Mommy Fashionality

Sweltering heat and humidity can wreak havoc with your summer makeup. Foundation may seem to melt or liquefy, and no powder stands up to those little beads of sweat that collect around your hairline. A modification of your regimen may be in order, and a few tricks will get you through a midday makeup meltdown.

Here are a few tricks to help keep your makeup Summer fresh

1. Skip the foundation, if possible, and opt for a tinted moisturizer. If foundation is necessary, limit application to the center of the face, steering clear of the hairline.

2. Consider switching to an oil-free formula during the summer months or dilute your everyday foundation with an oil-free moisturizer. This lighter coverage will fare better when temperatures heat up.

3. Dust any coverage with a little loose powder. Use blush sparingly, letting your sun-kissed cheeks grab the attention.

4. Blot any perspiration or oil buildup with non-powdered blotting papers. Or substitute a clean tissue, pressing gently into moist areas.

5. Remove under-eye foundation or powder buildup with a clean cotton swab. Resist the temptation to reapply unless you feel it absolutely necessary.

6. Reapply loose powder only. Pressed powder has the tendency to cake and clump when hit with moisture.

Hope these little tricks of the trade make you feel more confident about putting on makeup in the Summer!

Trying to decide what your look should be for Spring, well here are some ideas to keep you up to speed with the latest trends!

Loose buns are classy and timeless. Ponytails are also fabulous.

Rummage around for red…lipstick that is. Red lips continue to be classy for spring. Just remember to keep your eye makeup light. Vibrant reds, corals and pinks that are sheer or glossy give the illusion you’ve been hanging out at the farmers’ market sampling juicy, fresh-picked produce. Dress them up with a bit of blush applied to the apples of the cheeks for a flushed look that’s of-the-moment, then melt-proof both by blotting so there’s not as much to slide off in the warm weather.

Long lashes are big. A huge trend  are permanent false eyelashes that are applied individually. They last a couple weeks and are especially big on the West Coast. Not ready to go the glued route? Layer on the mascara. Several coats should do you fine. (Don’t believe the old beauty ‘no’ that you should only apply 2 coats of mascara. That ‘don’t’ is now a ‘do’: You just can’t get lush, thick lashes with only two coats.

Don’t overbronze. Fake tanned skin is in again, but don’t go overboard. Instead, try layering your fake tan with a light tanning creme set with a tinted moisturizer or a bronzing powder. The best thing about bronzed skin? You can go light on the rest of your makeup. We love bronzed skin paired with a pink lip gloss and mascara.

Look to your kitchen to help you chill out and look gorgeous. Toners and milky cleansers should be kept inside your fridge for a quick morning pick-me-up—the cooling sensation feels amazing. Chilled yogurt can be used as a mask to restore your skin’s PH balance and soothe irritations from external aggressors like sun and wind. Add ¼ tablespoon of honey to one tablespoon of all-natural, plain yogurt for extra hydration.

Long waves are still hot, while straightening irons still are not. Ironed hair has been out now for a couple seasons and it stays out for spring. Instead, opt for straight, but full hair with a few loose waves you can get via Velcro rollers or winding hair around a full-barreled curling iron. Think your hair is too long? Don’t worry, as long as you keep it trim, super long hair is in.

Spring is all about shimmer. We love the look of shimmer on eyes and cheeks, especially on tanned skin.